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Brian James CarGO Connect vs Ifor Williams GH94

The Ifor Williams GH94 is 229kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James CarGO Connect
Brian James CarGO Connect - image: CC Supplies
Ifor Williams GH94
Ifor Williams GH94 - image: Sach Plant Hire Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James CarGO ConnectIfor Williams GH94
Gross weight3,500kg2700kg
Unladen weight729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration500kg
Load bed length4.00m to 6.00m-
Internal width2.02m or 2.17m-
Bed height0.55m to 0.60m-
Payload-2200kg
Internal bed-2.79m x 1.31m

Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Ifor Williams GH94. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

A configurable enclosed cargo trailer for tradespeople, exhibition and event companies and small hauliers who need a lockable, weatherproof load area rather than an open bed. The low bed height is what makes loading practical without a ramp gradient that fights you.

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Buy or hire the GH94 if...

  • you want one that is 229kg lighter empty

The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Ifor Williams GH94?

The Ifor Williams GH94 is 229kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.

Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams GH94?

The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 229kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.

Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams GH94 on a car licence?

Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.

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